Props - Katsura

Japanese hairdressing for traditional Geiko (=mature Geisha) is called Katsura.



Wig or real



Front of wig



Side of wig

Below is the cover of the book that explains about the hairdressing and more.


Bilingual Maiko BOOK & DVD COMBO: Nihongami No Sekai
The Secret World Of Traditional Japanese Hairstyles

NOTE:

- Taka Shimada,a high chignon (a kind of knot of hair), usually worn by young, single women;
- Tsubushi shimada, a more flattened chignon generally worn by older women;
- Uiwata, a chignon that is usually bound up with a piece of color cotton crepe; and a style that ends up looking like a divided peach, typically worn by maiko. These hairstyles were decorated with elaborate hair-combs and hairpins, which often symbolized status.

When wearing kimono, it is customary to wear your hair in an up-do or wear it short. This is to show the neck. It looks awkward if your hair is worn long.